Three ways to get the benefit of having a cat or dog without having to spend thousands
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SPENDING time with a cat or dog can help reduce stress and loneliness.
But with the cost of food and vet visits, owning a furry, four-legged friend can run into thousands of pounds a year.
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VISIT A CAT CAFE: These are popping up across the country where you can have a cuppa and slice of cake and enjoy spending some quality time with feline friends.
Each is run slightly differently, but you may need to book in advance and can expect to pay an entrance fee for a timed slot.
In some cases that will come with a free drink, or you may need to buy refreshments separately.
They are not as common, but there are also dog cafes in London and Newcastle among other places.
VOLUNTEER: You can offer to help care for pets owned by elderly or terminally ill people through charity Cinnamon Trust.
Volunteers could be asked to do dog walks, foster pets when owners are staying in hospital or even brush cats and change littler trays.
Sign up online at cinnamon.org.uk.
Once accepted, the trust will match you with people and pets in your local community that need support.
The Dogs Trust also looks for off- site dog walking volunteers.
I was stunned when I got my dog back from the groomer - I think he might have been switched in the shop
See dogstrust.org.uk to find roles near you.
BORROW A DOGGY: Use website borrowmydoggy.com to find dog owners who are looking for people to help care for their dogs.
You'll need to set up a profile and specify whether you have children and if you have space at home for a pooch, as well as the times when you are available.
Borrowers can look at owners in their area signed up to the site, but you need to be a 'premium member', which costs £12.99 a year, before you can message and arrange to meet.
As part of becoming a member you will also need to go through safety checks.
All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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